The LG Travel News Roundup: Flinstones Resort Opens in Thailand

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Yabba Dabba Doo!
A mere two and a half hours away from Bangkok, Suan Peung Resort offers visitors the rare opportunity to live in a resort designed after the Flinstones cartoon. The resort even has a “Bamm Bamm” restaurant! Rates for a stay at the Flinstones-themed villa start at US$110. Source: CNN Go

Plastic Bottle Ban

Plastic bottles may soon be banned from National Parks in the US. If the policy passes, plastic bottles will be banned from all national parks. The movement has recently received the support of 100,000 people via the Change.org campaign. The ban is already in effect at two national parks: Zion and Hawaii Volcanoes. Source: National Parks Traveler

Ladyboy Attendants

Thailand’s PC Air has started hiring transvestites and transexuals as flight attendants after receiving more than a 100 applications for the position. The airlines hired 4 transvestites and transexuals, in addition to 19 female and 7 male flight attendants. According to the airlines, the “ladyboy” attendants will have to meet the same criteria as female attendants. Soure: Daily Mail

Camel Attack!

Tourists recently came under attack by a camel when Turkey’sKanal Urfa TV was interviewing two tourists near the southeastern town of Şanlıurfa. The camel began by rubbing its neck and head on a tourist and then proceeded to chase the tourists. To watch the video of the incident, click here. Source: Huffington Post

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This resort is a treat one can give his kids after taking flights to Thailand for holidays and staying at this colourful and appealing accommodation. The kids will love to stay at this amazing place and get delighted to see live among the cartoon world of Flint Stones.

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